As the summer is winding down, you may be making the most of every weekend with your family. Here are our picks for weekend fun this week. For more ideas, enjoy ice cream at some of our favorite spots or have some fun with our playground guide!

Princeton Scoop Kids Weekend Guide 8/15-8/16

For Little Scoops

The third weekend of every month is Story time at the New Jersey State Museum. On Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th at 2pm listen to this weekend’s story: My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden’s Childhood Journey. After the story, stay for the related craft and explore the museum.
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5/adults, Children under 12 are FREE

For Medium Scoops

The New Brunswick Cultural Center prevents Hub City Sounds, a FREE festival series. This week they are featuring Kids Rock with Big Jeff and the Starfish Band at the State Theater. This is a free event and no reservations are required! The show is on Saturday August 15th at 3:00pm.
State Theater 15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: FREE

For Big Scoops

Your big scoops will love walking around with Naturalist Jenn Rogers and the Howell Living Farm staff on Friday August 14th from 7:30-9pm for a Cricket Walk. While horses and sheep may be sleeping for the night, explore the nocturnal animals that are coming alive at night. Be sure to turn on your night vision!
Howell Living Farm 101 Hunter Road Titusville, NJ
Cost: FREE

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